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How to deal with that office crush like a pro

Got a crush on some cutie at work? Office romances can be tricky. On one hand, there’s the slight allure of a forbidden romance, on the other, there’s the risk of getting into trouble at work (yikes!). If you’re harbouring wanton feelings for someone at work, here’s how you can deal with it in a risk-free manner.

You don’t want your harmless crush being the talk of the office, so make sure you vent about those pent up feelings to friends outside your office.

If the feelings are mutual, establish strict boundaries and remain professional at all times. Brainstorming together about a new project? Yay. Flirty emails on the sly? Nay!

Make sure they don’t take advantage of your feelings for them. Watch out if they start making this face each time they pile their work on you.

Consider the consequences before you jump right in and let them know of your feelings. Will it affect either of your jobs? How will you deal with a fallout without it affecting your professional relationship?

Distract yourself as much as possible and stay razor-focused on your work. You’d earn brownie points too for being a great employee!

Don’t let yourself get carried away with fantasies! Every time you find your mind wandering to him, rein it in by pitting the potential romance against losing your job.

If you know company policy won’t allow co-workers to date, limit your interactions with them to just work issues, before you develop more feelings in a non-work environment.

Are you crushing on him just because you have no other potential guys in your life? Try meeting new people post work, ask a friend to introduce you to someone new, or hit the bar during happy hours to find a more viable option.

Don’t make yourself feel too guilty for harbouring such feelings! You can’t have complete control over your emotions after all.

It’s okay to enjoy the crush while it lasts! So enjoy those tiny flutter of butterflies and sneakily check out his reflection at work, and bask in the excitement that comes with it.